Kids
DQE to co-produce 2D animated series with Neo Network
MUMBAI: Hyderabad-based DQ Entertainment (DQE) has signed a co-production agreement with Neo Network to produce high-definition 2D digital animated series titled The Qpiz.
The pre-production of the Qpiz series will be done by Neo Network while the animation work will be executed by DQE.
Italian pubcaster Rai‘s satellite pay-TV offering RaiSat has already confirmed the distribution of the series on its platform.
Says DQE CEO Tapas Chakravarti, “The Qpiz is a unique concept and we are happy to partner with Neo Network on this delightful project. I am confident that this series will be very popular with its target audience and we are confident of its popularity and success especially in DQ territories for distribution, licensing and merchandising.”
The Qpiz series consists of 52 two and a half minute interstitials regarding a group of self-styled super heroines of love who valiantly and humorously try to smooth out the love troubles of others who are not successful always.
The multi-platform TV series, an original idea created by Neo Network , has a combination of slapstick humour with romance and is aimed at girls aged between 6 to 12 years.
Comments Neo Network director of Kids Entertainment Cristina Flumara, “The Qpiz is not only a fun and fashion forward TV series but most importantly it is 360 degree multi-platform project for girls that includes a website, Facebook activities, the launch of an online game and several partnerships on llicensing and merchandising that are currently taking place. It‘s a very challenging and exciting project that we hope will conquer hearts of girls.”
Neo Network is the digital entertainment company of Zodiak Entertainment, a leading creator, producer and distributor of multi-genre content for TV, internet and mobile phones.
Kids
Mukta Arts and Green Gold ink MOU to animate iconic film IPs
Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan to spawn animated shows plus features.
MUMBAI: When classic hindi movie meets animation, the result is a fresh reel of nostalgia with a cartoon twist. Mukta Arts Ltd. and Green Gold Animation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on animated shows and feature films drawn from Mukta Arts’ four-decade treasure trove of iconic IPs. The partnership taps Mukta’s SGM Animation Studio launched in 2025 as its dedicated animation and games arm and Green Gold’s proven track record in building scalable, homegrown franchises. Creative teams from both sides have already kicked off discussions, with the first project currently in development.
The slate will draw inspiration from landmark Mukta films including Kalicharan, Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Khalnayak, Saudagar and Iqbal, plus character-led spin-offs from those universes. The aim is to reimagine these stories for today’s young, global audiences while preserving their emotional core.
Green Gold Animation (home of Chhota Bheem) founder and CEO Rajiv Chilaka said, “This partnership with SGM Studios allows us to apply our experience in building long-lasting animation IPs to a truly iconic film catalogue. Together, we aim to create animated worlds that are rooted in these legendary stories, yet designed to connect with today’s young, global audiences.”
Mukta Arts Ltd. filmmaker and founder Subhash Ghai added, “Mukta Arts has always believed in creating stories with lasting emotional value. Through animation, we are extending our IP into a new medium for the next generation.”
In an industry where timeless tales never go out of fashion, this collaboration promises to bring beloved characters back to life with a modern, animated glow proving that some stories are too good to stay in live-action. Stay tuned for the first animated frame to drop.
